How to set up a Xiaomi TV with your phone: the complete guide

Modern Xiaomi TVs offer convenient ways to control and adjust via a smartphone, which eliminates the need to use the remote or dig through the menu using buttons on the case. This is especially true for models Mi TV 4/5 Pro, Mi TV A2, Mi TV P1 and Redmi Smart TV, where support for mobile applications is implemented at a high level. But how exactly to synchronize the phone with the TV, what applications are needed and what functions become available after connecting?

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to set up Xiaomi TV via smartphone, from basic Wi-Fi sync to advanced features like voice control, screen broadcasting and Mi Home smart home integration. You’ll learn how to avoid common mistakes (such as network connectivity issues), what settings to change immediately after purchase, and how to use the phone as a full-fledged touch-controlled remote. And if you already have experience settings, take a survey below to compare your approach with expert recommendations.

1.What Xiaomi apps need to set up your TV

To work with Xiaomi TV through the phone, you will need to install one or more official applications. Their functionality overlaps, but each solves its own tasks:

• 📱 Mi Remote - universal remote for control of the TV (includes voice input, gestures and macros). Supports all models of Mi TV redmi TV.
• 🖥️ Mi Home – is needed for integrating the TV into the smart home system, script management and automatic actions (for example, turning on TV when launching movies on a smartphone).
• 🔄 Mi TV Assistant (China only) - Advanced firmware settings, updates and diagnostics. Global versions replace Settings → System system → Update of the PO.
• 🎮 Game Controller – converts the phone into a gamepad for games on Xiaomi TV (relevant for models with Google Play and installed emulators).

Important: Mi Remote and Mi Home apps must be installed from official sources (Google Play, AppGallery or Mi App Store), third-party versions may not support the latest TV models or contain malicious code, and make sure that the phone is enabled with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which will be required for synchronization.

⚠️ Note: If you use an iPhone, the Mi Home app may not display some features for Xiaomi TV Because of Apple's limitations, in this case, Mi Remote is enough for basic setup.

Preparation of TV and telephone for synchronization

Before connecting, you must follow several mandatory steps on both devices, and skipping either of them can lead to errors such as "Device not found" or "Disconnected".

Connect your TV and phone to the same Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz)

Update the TV firmware to the latest version (Settings → System → Software Update)

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and TV (Settings → Devices → Bluetooth)

Install the latest versions of Mi Remote and Mi Home apps

Turn it off. VPN Proxies on your phone (they can block the local network)-->

Pay special attention to Wi-Fi networks. Xiaomi TVs do not support connection to guest networks or access points with customer isolation (for example, in hotels or cafes). If your router has two frequencies (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), choose the one to which the TV is connected. You can check this in the Settings menu. → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi on TV.

It is also recommended to reset the network settings on the TV if you have previously had connection problems.

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → More.
2. Select Network Resetting.
3. Confirm the action and restart the TV.

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If the TV is not visible in the Mi Remote app, try manually adding it to the app. IP-Find out the address. IP You can set up → Network → Network status on TV.

3. Step-by-step instruction: Connecting your phone to Xiaomi TV

Consider two main ways of synchronizing: through Mi Remote (for control) and through Mi Home (for smart home integration), both of which require devices to be on the same network.

Method 1: Connecting with Mi Remote

This is the fastest way to turn your phone into a remote:

1. Open the Mi Remote app and click Add Device.
2. Select the Television category → Xiaomi.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen. The app will automatically find the TV on the local network.
4. Confirm the connection on the TV (a request will appear with the pairing code).

After successful connection, you will have access to:

• 🎛️ Full touchscreen with gesture support (e.g. swipe up to increase volume).
• 🎤 Voice control via Google Assistant or Alice (if supported by a model).
• 📁 Quickly launch apps (YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video) directly from your phone.

Method 2: Integration with Mi Home

This method is needed for the control of the TV within the smart home ecosystem:

1. Open Mi Home and sign in with your Xiaomi account.
2. Press + → Add the device.
3. Select a TV and follow the instructions. The app will suggest connecting over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
4. Once added, the TV will appear in the list of devices, where you can configure automation (for example, turning on TV when you start movies on your smartphone).

Important: some features in Mi Home require that the TV and phone be linked to the same Xiaomi account, and if the accounts are different, sync may not work properly.

4. Advanced settings: what can be done through the phone

After the basic connection, additional features are opened that are not available through the standard remote:

One of the most useful features is the broadcasting of the screen, which allows you to duplicate the image from the phone to the TV without wires.

1. Make sure both devices are connected to the same 5GHz Wi-Fi network (for minimal delays).
2. On your phone, open Settings → Connected devices → Screen broadcast (on Android) or Control Point → Screen Duplication (on iPhone).
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list of available devices.

⚠️ Note: When broadcasting the screen through Miracast, there may be delays in sound to the screen. 1-2 It's best to use it for games or movies. HDMI-cable.

5. Smart home setup: scenarios and automation

If your Xiaomi TV is connected to Mi Home, you can create automatic scripts by linking it to other devices in the ecosystem.

• 🌓 Evening cinema: when a movie is launched on the TV, the main lighting is automatically turned off and turned on LED-TV-stick.
• 🔊 No one is home: The TV simulates work (includes random channels) if the motion sensor does not detect activity.
• 🎮 Game mode: when you connect the gamepad to the TV, Game Mode mode is turned on and notifications are turned off.

To create a script:

1. Open Mi Home and go to Automation.
2. Press Add Add Add. → User-generated script.
3. Select a condition (e.g., TV is on) and an action (e.g., Turn on Yeelight lamp).
4. Save the script and test it out.

Some scenarios will require additional devices such as:

• 💡 Xiaomi Yeelight (smart lamps).
• 🔌 Xiaomi Smart Plug (smart sockets).
• 🚪 Xiaomi Door/Window Sensor (opening sensors).

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The scripts in Mi Home only work if all devices are tied to the same Xiaomi account and are on the same local network, and when using different accounts, automation will not be available.

6. Problem Solving: The TV is not connected to the phone

If synchronization fails, check the following points:

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the network settings on your TV:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → More.
2. Select Network Resetting.
3. Connect again and try to sync again.

For Mi TV 4A and older models, USB debugging mode is also available, which can help with critical errors.

Settings → About TV → Tap 7 times on “Software Version” → Return to “Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB”

7.Security: How to protect your TV's connection to your phone

Controlling the TV through your phone is convenient, but it opens up potential vulnerabilities.

• 🔒 Turn off automatic connectivity in Mi Remote settings if you use the remote in public places (e.g. hotel).
• 📱 Use two-factor authentication for your Xiaomi account so that attackers don’t gain access to your devices.
• 🌐 Update the router’s firmware to close vulnerabilities in the local network through which you can intercept control of the TV.
• 🚫 Disable connection to guest networks on the TV (Settings) → Network → Additionally. → Ban guest netting).

Pay special attention to application permissions, such as Mi Home, which requests access to location, contacts and files, and disable unnecessary permissions in your phone settings:

1. On Android: Settings → Applications → Mi Home → Permissions.
2. On iPhone: Settings → Privacy → Mi Home.

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If you sell or transfer a TV to another person, make sure to reset to the factory settings and untie them from your Xiaomi account, which will prevent the new owner from accessing your data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up Xiaomi TV with phone